Te Kahuhiapo, Rahera (1820s?–1910)
Te Kahuhiapo, Rahera (1820s?–1910)
New Zealand tribal leader. Born probably in 1820s, near Lake Rotoiti, New Zealand; died Oct 12, 1910, at Ngapeke, New Zealand; dau. of Te Nia and Rangiawhao; m. Hone Te Atirau, mid-1860s (died early 1880s); m. Eru Netana, 1885; children: 1 daughter.
Held in high esteem due to connection with several tribes; inherited control of large land holdings upon death of husband, and wielded great influence among her people.
See also Dictionary of New Zealand Biography (Vol. 2).
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